The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1887-06-03
DAKOTA NEWS.
Political and Personal News of
White Lake.
The Temperance Convention in
ParkstOn.
Items Of Interest from Various
Sources.
PARKSTON.

ing's session convened; opened with the
president in the chair and an addi-
tional number OF delegates from the
district in their places. Devotional
was held by Mrs. Barker. Miss Clara
Stephens, Of Dakota, agent for the
Union Signal, was by vote of conven-
tion made a member.
Flower mission was taken up for
discussion, led by Miss Swartz, of
Parkston, who suggested that a res
olution be adopted to observe the 9th
of June, flower mission day, by exer-
cises and collections.
1t was urged in earnest words that
the interest, sanction and co-opera-
tion of the ladies of the convention
should be given to the question of fran
chise. An expression by rising vote
was taken as to those in favor OF suf-
frage and it was unanimous.
Reports from Grandview, Plankin-
ton, Olivet, and Charles Mix were given
by respective delegates. by common
consent, the order of exercises was
changed and the convention proceeded
to organize Hutchinson county. OH
GERS were elected. a constitution was
adopted, bands of workers were ap-
pointed and the convention resumed
its work. Mrs. Hyde read a paper an
finance, which was followed by appro-
pirate scripture 10y the president on
this subject.
After an excellent lunch, served in
the hall by tho Parkston ladies, the af-
ternoon session was called. Reports
from Mt. Vernon, Mitchell, Huston
belmont, Milltown and Parkston were
read, showing active work in the diff
ferent localities and departments OF
work.
Local option WAS opened by Mrs
Barker, who gave full rehearsal of the
bill passed by the last legislature, show.
ing workings, penalties attached, etc. A
representative from the Good Tenn.
plars assured hearty co-opertion in the
campaign at hand. Bands of Workers
were organized.
Foreign work was presented by Mrs
Hyde in a paper prepared by Miss
Hesse, of Mitchell. Miss Clara Ste.
phens, agent for the Union Signal
gave valuable information in regard
to the publications of the w. e. T. u
The German paper, Union Signal, and
the Young Crusader, were recon-.
mended.
Mrs. Barker at this time 10y request
spoke on social purity, and although
the hour was late all listened with in.
tense interest.
| The announcement that Mrs. Barker
would lecture called packed house
Striking and unansWerable arguments
against the saloon made up the frame
! work OF her discourse, which was en-
bellished with apt illustrations. The
music furnished by the choir and 10y
al legion was exceptionally fine.
The second mornings session opened
with a smaller attendance, as many
were obliged to return TO Their homes
So closes the annual convention of thi!
district.
Much of the success of the conven
ton was due to the efforts of Mis-!
Z nina L. Swartz OF that place. Mis-!
SwartZ is territorial superintendent O.
evangelistic work under the auspices
of the w. G. T. u, and is meeting Will
fine success in her line of work. Un
ions could not do better than secur,
her services.
Delegates and visitors to the Parks
ton convention are under obligation!
to the good people of that place ant
vicinity for the delightful entertain
ment afforded. When weconsider tina
the town is but one year old and TWEEN
ty-ive visitors from abroad were pro
vided for most amply during thre,
days meeting, we can have no doub
of the hospitality of our neighbors
| the ParkstOnians.